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Important Debris Removal Information from LA County
Private property owners who have opted out of the government-sponsored debris removal program, or did not opt-in to that program, must hire an approved, specialized contractor to complete the work in full compliance with all applicable requirements, regulations and safety standards.📅 Important Debris Removal Deadlines🟢 June 1, 2025 - Fire Debris Removal Permit
All property owners who opted out or did not submit a Right of Entry (ROE) form must obtain a Fire Debris Removal (FDR) permit and hire a licensed contractor by June 1.If a permit is not obtained by this date, the property may be declared a Public Nuisance.
🟢 June 30, 2025 - Complete Debris RemovalFire debris must be removed by June 30, 2025. If cleanup is not completed by this date, the property may be declared a Public Nuisance.If a property owner fails to meet the above deadlines, the County may take steps to remove fire ash and debris from the property; the cost of this debris removal will be charged to the property owner. If not paid, the cost may be recovered through a lien on the property.
Property owners can receive an Eaton and Palisades Fire Debris Removal permit via the County’s EPIC-LA system. This permit allows home and business owners—and their authorized private contractors—to manage their own debris removal efforts while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental standards. For more details, click here.
For more information, visit this web page or call the Debris Removal Hotline at 888-479-7328.
A message from our President Judy Matthews:
We need to hear from you!!! As we continue to navigate the aftermath of the recent wildfire, we want to assure you that our chamber is committed to providing support to our affected members. We understand that many of you have faced significant challenges, and we are eager to lend a helping hand.To better understand the needs of our chamber members and the community, we kindly request that you share your experiences and concerns with us. We would like to gather information on how we can be of assistance, whether it’s providing resources, facilitating connections, or offering other forms of support.
Your input will be shared with the San Gabriel Valley Association of Chamber Executives (VACE), and your collective voice will help inform our efforts to advocate for the needs of our community.
Additionally, if you know of someone who has been affected by the wildfire and may not have access to the internet, please share their name and contact information with us. We will ensure that they receive direct outreach from our team.
Your input and feedback are invaluable to us, and we appreciate your collaboration in this effort. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
- The Game Reaches Out To Altadena’s Community After Devastating Wildfires | Billboard News
Opportunity to Become a Vendor for Bank of America
Supporting Resilient Small Businesses
This is your opportunity to opt-in and be a part of upcoming events hosted by Bank of America.Bank of America has been supporting businesses impacted by the fires by engaging them for catering at meetings and providing booths for sales at events in the LA area. We are encouraging businesses to sign up - especially those in the retail, food and beverage industry, or consumer space that would be interested in this type of business and publicity.
To be considered, please access link below and complete the form by May 22, 2025:
We continue to navigate the aftermath of the recent wildfire, we want to assure you that our chamber is committed to providing support to our affected members.
Please consider making a donation to Altadena Chamber of Commerce
Thank you for your support! Your donation will help us rebuild our business community, cover 2 years worth of membership dues for those affected by the wildfire, provide scholarships for local high school seniors heading off to college, and much more.
The Altadena Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) non-profit business organization, (Tax ID #95-1570869). Contributions to section 501(c)(6) organizations are not deductible as charitable contributions on the donor's federal income tax return. However, they may be deductible as trade or business expenses if ordinary and necessary in the conduct of the taxpayer's business.
If you would like to contribute by check, please make checks payable to:
"Altadena Chamber of Commerce”
and mail to:
730 E Altadena Drive, Altadena, CA 91001
Thank you for your generosity!
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Open Session Board Meetings
The Altadena Chamber of Commerce & Civic Association hosts an Open Session of its Board Meeting for the public to attend on the first Tuesday of each month, excluding legal holidays. Open Sessions allow the Chamber to keep members and the community engaged and informed while promoting transparency and encouraging community participation.
Our next meeting will be a Zoom meeting. The link will be posted here two days beforehand. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting. The next meeting will be held on April 1, 2025 at 9:30am.
Business Mixers
Chamber Business Mixers, typically held monthly on the 4th Thursday, 5pm-7pm, hosted by Chamber Members at various locations. Admission for Members is FREE and Non-Members pay $10. The Mixers attract dozens of business and community leaders in search of valuable contacts. Attendees will get the chance to network with other business professionals, view the host location and enjoy food and drinks, raffle prizes and much more! Come visit one of our in-person, socially safe, friendly chamber mixers and strengthen relationships.
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